Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Discussion of the league and of our favorite team.
User avatar
Mori Chu
Posts: 20891
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:05 am

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Mori Chu »

Indy wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:55 am
Maybe, but has any fan base been happy with him for more than 2 seasons?
He was pretty popular on the Bulls. But yeah, he tends to burn the candle at both ends until he wears out his welcome. He's basically the defensive version of Mike D'Antoni.

User avatar
Flagrant Fowl
Posts: 13786
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:04 am
Location: Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Flagrant Fowl »

Two reasons the Knicks traded for Cam Reddish:

1. Thibodeau is on borrowed time, so he likely wasn't consulted on the fit/role.
2. Zion Williamson
Send me a PM if you're interested in joining the phx-suns.net fantasy basketball league.

User avatar
Flagrant Fowl
Posts: 13786
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:04 am
Location: Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Flagrant Fowl »

Portland should've been open for business a while ago, but this definitely helps them push towards packing it in this season. OTOH, I imagine dealing with a GM-less team could be a headache.

Send me a PM if you're interested in joining the phx-suns.net fantasy basketball league.

User avatar
JeremyG
Posts: 7209
Joined: Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:16 pm

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by JeremyG »

Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:26 am
This is a crazy story. I know some people here have asked about Baynes this season.

The mysterious fall and harrowing story of an NBA center

Image

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/331 ... nba-center
Spoiler: show/hide
Wow. I had just been looking for information on him the other day, wondering how he was doing. I'm glad he survived and is doing better.
"I'm a Deandre Ayton guy."--Al McCoy, September 21, 2022.

User avatar
bajanguy008
Posts: 7194
Joined: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:28 pm
Location: Barbados, Caribbean

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by bajanguy008 »

Interesting

SUNS Fan from the Land of Sun, Sea and Sand ;)

User avatar
bajanguy008
Posts: 7194
Joined: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:28 pm
Location: Barbados, Caribbean

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by bajanguy008 »

Don't think this is breaking news

SUNS Fan from the Land of Sun, Sea and Sand ;)

User avatar
bajanguy008
Posts: 7194
Joined: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:28 pm
Location: Barbados, Caribbean

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by bajanguy008 »

This is extra lol but honestly didn't realize it's that kinda time already
It's funny how I really not losing sleep over the All Star stuff, Book been getting the player votes for a while now and that's the key for me. I get them pushing for Monty to be the Coach and that's cool but I don't mind if our two guys just end up playing a few minutes.



I'm more waiting to hear the 3pt shooters for obvious reasons 😊🤫 and that will have my full attention come All Saturday night. Just like with Book before when I was talking him up to anyone who would listen lol, he took the opportunity to announce himself to casuals who may not have known his skillset by winning the competition. So I don't see how Cam isn't in it and I want my guy to hopefully do his thing ✌️👍
SUNS Fan from the Land of Sun, Sea and Sand ;)

User avatar
bajanguy008
Posts: 7194
Joined: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:28 pm
Location: Barbados, Caribbean

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by bajanguy008 »

Smh :lol: :twisted: :lol:
Give me a break

SUNS Fan from the Land of Sun, Sea and Sand ;)

User avatar
Indy
Posts: 19339
Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2014 9:21 pm
Contact:

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Indy »

Mori Chu wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:05 pm
Indy wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:55 am
Maybe, but has any fan base been happy with him for more than 2 seasons?
He was pretty popular on the Bulls. But yeah, he tends to burn the candle at both ends until he wears out his welcome. He's basically the defensive version of Mike D'Antoni.
Except I haven't heard many people say they love playing for Thibs. And Mike coached like twice as many games.

User avatar
Flagrant Fowl
Posts: 13786
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:04 am
Location: Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Flagrant Fowl »

bajanguy008 wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 4:27 pm
Smh :lol: :twisted: :lol:
Give me a break

At least it's free. It's basically a podcast that includes some kind of visual presentation.

The "Like a Front Office Executive" is a bit silly. The only real difference between hobbyists who follow the league closely and a front office executive is the latter's access to data like scouting reports and being a CBA nerd.
Send me a PM if you're interested in joining the phx-suns.net fantasy basketball league.

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25476
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Split T »

Wiggins got the all-star starter spot…such a joke

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25476
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Split T »

Starters

Curry
Ja
LeBron
Wiggins
Jokic

Trae
Derozan
KD
Giannis
Embiid

User avatar
Flagrant Fowl
Posts: 13786
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:04 am
Location: Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Flagrant Fowl »

Paul George and Draymond Green are really the only guys I can think of who're clearly more deserving than Andrew Wiggins. They're both out for an undetermined length of time. Anthony Davis should be in that conversation, but he's not been all-star starter worthy this season with the number of games he's missed.
Last edited by Flagrant Fowl on Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Send me a PM if you're interested in joining the phx-suns.net fantasy basketball league.

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25476
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Split T »

My guess on the draft:

1. Giannis(LeBron)
2. Embiid(KD)
3. Curry(LeBron)
4. Ja(KD)
5. Jokic(LeBron)
6. Derozan(KD)
7. Trae(LeBron)
8. Wiggins(KD)

Trae/Curry/LeBron/Giannis/Jokic vs
Ja/Derozan/Wiggins/KD/Embiid

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25476
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Split T »

Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:24 pm
Paul George and Draymond Green are really the only guys I can think of who're clearly more deserving than Andrew Wiggins. They're both out for an undetermined length of time. Anthony Davis should be in that conversation, but he's not been all-star worthy this season.
What about Rudy or KAT?

User avatar
Flagrant Fowl
Posts: 13786
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:04 am
Location: Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Flagrant Fowl »

Split T wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:27 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:24 pm
Paul George and Draymond Green are really the only guys I can think of who're clearly more deserving than Andrew Wiggins. They're both out for an undetermined length of time. Anthony Davis should be in that conversation, but he's not been all-star worthy this season.
What about Rudy or KAT?
OK, I could be mistaken then. I thought only one Center was allowed.
Send me a PM if you're interested in joining the phx-suns.net fantasy basketball league.

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25476
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Split T »

Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:28 pm
Split T wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:27 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:24 pm
Paul George and Draymond Green are really the only guys I can think of who're clearly more deserving than Andrew Wiggins. They're both out for an undetermined length of time. Anthony Davis should be in that conversation, but he's not been all-star worthy this season.
What about Rudy or KAT?
OK, I could be mistaken then. I thought only one Center was allowed.
Nope, just 3 frontcourt spots. Could technically take 3 centers.

It sounds like the issue is Draymond and Rudy split the media/players vote. If media had put Draymond 3rd he might have snagged the spot over Wiggins, but Rudy was 3rd in the media vote. Rudy was too low in the fan vote though and Draymond was 3rd in the player vote.

User avatar
Flagrant Fowl
Posts: 13786
Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:04 am
Location: Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Flagrant Fowl »

Split T wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:35 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:28 pm
Split T wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:27 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:24 pm
Paul George and Draymond Green are really the only guys I can think of who're clearly more deserving than Andrew Wiggins. They're both out for an undetermined length of time. Anthony Davis should be in that conversation, but he's not been all-star worthy this season.
What about Rudy or KAT?
OK, I could be mistaken then. I thought only one Center was allowed.
Nope, just 3 frontcourt spots. Could technically take 3 centers.

It sounds like the issue is Draymond and Rudy split the media/players vote. If media had put Draymond 3rd he might have snagged the spot over Wiggins, but Rudy was 3rd in the media vote. Rudy was too low in the fan vote though and Draymond was 3rd in the player vote.
In that case, I agree that Gobert and KAT are more deserving and healthy enough to have the spot over Wiggins.
Send me a PM if you're interested in joining the phx-suns.net fantasy basketball league.

User avatar
Split T
Posts: 25476
Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:51 am
Location: Provo, Utah

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by Split T »


User avatar
The Bobster
Posts: 6635
Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:04 pm
Location: Phoenix, AZ

Re: Around the League: Week 15 (1/24 to 1/30)

Post by The Bobster »

Once they name the Suns All-Stars my interest in the game is pretty much done.

The voting process is convoluted and broken, the game is excruciating to watch and I just don't feel any need to watch the game anymore.
Author of The Basketball Draft Fact Book: A History of Professional Basketball's College Drafts
Available from Scarecrow Press at - https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780810890695

Post Reply